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In the News: Syrian rebellion, Quidditch World Cup, immigration bill, Google Account Manager, vehicle recalls
By Billy Kennedy on April 12th, 2013 | Last updated: April 12, 2013 at 10:56 am
Rebel Victory in Syria Might Not Stop Conflict, U.S. Officials Say – Even if the present Syrian government is toppled, sectarian fighting in the country could continue for more than a year, according to a top American intelligence official. The [...]
In the News: Bill may increase property insurance rates, state-subsidized Medicaid alternative, Senate to debate guns, purse snatcher arrest
By Christina DeVarona on April 11th, 2013 | Last updated: April 11, 2013 at 5:41 pm
Property insurance rates could go through roof under Senate bill – Property insurance bill SB 1770, which has been making its way through the Florida Senate, includes potential huge rate increases. With this bill, $9 billion in “hurricane taxes” would [...]
In the News: sexual predator signs, teacher license revoked, science education, Congress spending plan
By Tatila Brock on April 11th, 2013 | Last updated: April 11, 2013 at 11:40 am
Signs identify sexual predators in Bradford County – Red signs with white lettering are being placed outside of sexual predators’ homes in Bradford County. The signs are meant to warn residents of where these predators live. Bradford County Sheriff Gordon [...]
In the News: Internet cafe ban law, contractors cited in garage collapse, law restricts drone use, Saturday mail decision reversed
By Serina Braddock on April 10th, 2013 | Last updated: April 10, 2013 at 3:33 pm
Gov. Rick Scott signs Internet cafe ban into law – Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill Wednesday that will give law enforcement better tools to put an end to illegal gambling devices in strip malls and arcades across the state. [...]
In the News: Woman helps police, teacher loses teaching license, Cuba returns two U.S. children, prep for missile launch
By Jewel Midelis on April 10th, 2013 | Last updated: April 10, 2013 at 10:45 am
Gainesville woman assists police in burglar’s arrest – Sandy Flory, a 36-year-old Gainesville resident, helped police arrest a burglar who robbed her home Tuesday afternoon. Flory, who was on her way home, noticed a man riding a bike with a [...]
In the News: Republicans aide bonuses, Lowe absent from debate, parents back EpiPens bill, Texas stabbing
By Mike Llerena on April 9th, 2013 | Last updated: April 9, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Stearns, other lawmakers handed out significant bonuses to aides – A handful of Florida Republican legislators gave significant bonuses to their aides at the end of 2012. Former U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns and former Rep. Allen West are among the [...]
In the News: hurricane season predictions, state recognizes local student, proposed utility company restrictions, woman shot at cookout
By Kristen Morrell on April 9th, 2013 | Last updated: April 9, 2013 at 11:07 am
Hurricane predictions start rolling in; busy season expected | Tampa Bay Times – On Monday, The Weather Channel predicted 16 named storms for this upcoming hurricane season. Nine of of those storms are predicted to be hurricanes, including five major [...]
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In the News: USF student gun protest, Pablo Neruda exhumed, Annette Funicello dead, primate call
By Michelle Plitnikas on April 8th, 2013 | Last updated: April 8, 2013 at 3:44 pm
University of South Florida students to wear holsters to protest gun laws – Students at the University of South Florida are protesting Florida’s ban on concealed firearms on college and university campuses by wearing empty gun holsters this week. Fox [...]
In the News: Searching for kidnappers, Thatcher dead, Anti-Semitic attacks surge, Bright Futures change
By Dana Edwards on April 8th, 2013 | Last updated: April 8, 2013 at 11:24 am
Still no sign of kidnapped Hakken boys or parents – Authorities are still searching for Joshua Hakken, his wife Sharyn, and their two boys Cole and Chase. Hakken is accused of kidnapping his two sons and is thought to be [...]
In the News: lead poisoning, Social Security, morning-after pill
By Billy Kennedy on April 5th, 2013 | Last updated: April 5, 2013 at 2:53 pm
Lead poisoning estimate increases to 1 in 38 children – The high estimate of lead poisoning among children has doubled after the threshold for lead poisoning was lowered last year. Experts suggest a need for testing and prevention. Tampa Bay [...]
